Ctenanthe Compactstar It's no wonder Ctenanthe's are such a popular houseplant, with their large variety of beautiful markings, each variety different to the last they add a gorgeous vibrancy to your home! Native to Colombia and Venezuela, Ctenanthe is an excellent indoor house plant. The Ctenanthe Compactstar has silver leaves with a lovely bold, dark grey-green, herring-bone striped pattern and purple undersides. This tall showy plant would be a beautiful statement piece to add to your home. This is also known as a Never Never Plant, Ctenanthe Setosa or a Fishbone Prayer Plant. How to care for your Ctenanthe - Water: Water weekly once top soil feels dry. Light: They dislike direct sunlight. If exposed to direct light, their leaves will fade in colour intensity and often develop blotches or patches. Humidity: They enjoy humidity, brown leaf tips indicate that humidity is too low. Temperature: They like warmth, about 20 degrees C. Toxic to cats & dogs? No Air purifying? Yes
